Honors Timeline Checklist

2026-2027

All deadlines are absolutes. Candidates with late submissions will be disqualified
from the program. Faculty advisors are asked to help students plan and manage the
logistics of completing their theses. Theses should be finished several days or even a
week early to be assured of meeting the deadline.

For Advisors and Candidates (2026 May Graduates)

DateEvent / FormAdvisorStudent Candidate
January 15, 2027Nomination Form Due√ 
January 20, 2027Honors Orientation√√
January 29, 2027Thesis Abstracts Draft Due âˆš
February 24, 2027Exam Panel Registration Form Due√ 
February 24, 2027Outside Examiner Travel/ Accommodation Form√ 
April 5, 2027 – 4:00pmThesis Submission Deadline (SCARAB) âˆš
April 12 – April 30, 2027Thesis Defense Period√√
May 5, 2027 5:30pmHonors Banquet√√
May 7, 2027


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Faculty & Outside Examiner Expense Form Due√
May 7, 2027
Thesis Revisions Deadline (SCARAB)
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May 7, 2027Thesis Correction & Access and Embargo Forms Due√

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